Stories of Gratitude
Read some incredible stories of gratitude from UPMC Pinnacle patients below. If your life has been impacted by a UPMC Pinnacle caregiver, please join us in lifting these selfless individuals up and recognizing them for their kindness, skill, and compassion.
Honoring Jen Burkey at UMPC Community Osteopathic, Endoscopy 1st floor
“She treated me with dignity and respect. Nurse's like Jen are the reason I will continue to choose UPMC.”— Melinda Smalley
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Honoring Dr. Amer Zureikat at Surgical Oncology
“Dr. Zureikat gave us 3 years with our dad/husband that we didn’t think we would get. We soaked in every single moment in those 3 years. We are indebted to Dr. Z forever!!”— Katie Flake
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Honoring Dr. Naomi Whittaker at UPMC Divine Mercy Women's Health
“Dr. Whittaker did two fertility surgeries for me and we conceived after two years of infertility. Now we’re on our third pregnancy!”— Lauren Zalesky
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Honoring Good Hope Family Practice at Good Hope Family Practice
“I truly appreciate everything they do and how compassionate they are to me.”— Diana J. Wright-Wiebner
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Honoring Dr. David Weksberg at Radiation Oncology
“There aren't many doctors, especially specialists, who are so down to earth while also being incredibly knowledgeable and capable of putting very complicated issues into layman's terms.”— Michele Fry
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Honoring Dr. Naomi Whittaker at UPMC Divine Mercy Womens Health
“Dr. Whittaker is truly a miracle worker and I can’t thank her and her team enough! They helped make our dreams come true. Her commitment to promoting women’s health and preserving fertility is unmatched.”— Elizabeth Wichert
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Marian Newhouse Honors
Entire staff at UPMC Harrisburg hospital and Simpson Rehab
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Shannon Mason Honors
Jacob Diehl at Community General /ER
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Honoring Patti Katzenmoyer, Naomi Whittaker, Caroline Gindhart at UPMC Divine Mercy
“They originally saved my pregnancy... my only hope is that the practice continues to grow and recruit competent providers so that even more women can receive such amazing care! Thank you!”— Julia McKeever
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Honoring Timothy Deimling and Lydia Miles at UPMC Magee-Womens
“Thank you for repeatedly explaining things as I continue to process my diagnosis and feel scared about chronic pain. It’s a lot to wrap my brain around and I couldn’t ask for a better medical team.”— Heather Maneval
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Honoring Liz Esbach, Jane Pavlich at Cardiac CTA
“I have been to this hospital numerous times. We would not go anywhere else. The service is top notch and everyone cares so much.”— Evamarie Holland
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Honoring Karen Richards CNM at Divine Mercy Women’s Health
“I felt respected and my basic desires for the birth were valued, even with the urgency of the situation.”— Anna Masters
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Honoring Dr. Naomi Whittaker at UPMC Divine Mercy Fertility Care
“She’s on the cutting edge of all the latest research and is always seeking to learn more and educate her patients as well. Dr. Whittaker and NaproTechnology have allowed me to have the family of my dreams and for that I will be forever grateful.”— Laura Christensen
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Devon Mabius Honors
Marilyn and Jane at Volunteer Services
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Colleen, Brett, and Wesley Hoachlander Honors
Sheila Julius at UPMC Harrisburg Antepartum
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